Obituaries

Jul 26, 2020

Kathleen Cecilia Riehl, nee Ritter, 85 years old, passed away on 7/25/20 due to her heart condition, at home surrounded by her family and loved ones during her last days.

 

Our Pixie, always full of smiles and warmth, always felt closest to her Irish half, though we sometimes saw the Hungarian fierceness. She was a fae-like charmer who drew people...

Jul 23, 2020

Joan M. Czekalski, 73 passed away on July 23, 2020 at Mystic Meadows Nursing Center after a long struggle with Dementia. Joan was born in Newark and raised in Bellville. She had worked for what was then known as Bell Telephone and later in life for the Howell Twp. School System. Upon her marriage to her husband Edward, they raised...

Jul 20, 2020

Nickolas John Spagnolo, aged 88, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Seacrest Village in Little Egg Harbor, NJ.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eleanor Marie (Hockenmaier); sons Steven, Michael, Nickolas Jr. and his wife Christine, and daughter Jean Zagorski and her husband Arthur; and three much-loved grandchildren, Nickolas III, Collette (Martin), and Bryant. Close family...

Jul 17, 2020

Patricia Pawson, 72 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Friday July 17, 2020. Born in Passaic, NJ Patricia spent time living in Carlstadt, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor 9 years ago. Patricia was a member of the NJ Beach Buggy Association and the Berkley Striper Club and helped run Butch’s Tackle.

Patricia is survived by her...

Jul 17, 2020

William A. Robinson “Bill the Barber”, age 72 of Little Egg Harbor and formerly of Delran, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Friday July 17, 2020.  Born in Philadelphia, PA Bill lived in Delran, NJ before retiring to Little Egg Harbor 2 years ago.  Bill proudly served in the US Army Reserves and owned Bill’s Barber Shop in Palmyra,...

Jul 12, 2020

Jul 11, 2020

 

Stephen Patrick Gilley, II 10/23/64 – 7/11/20

Pat Gilley, 55 of Tuckerton, NJ passed away on July 11 surrounded by family.  Pat grew up in Basking Ridge, NJ.  He moved to Tuckerton many years ago.  He loved being a chef.  Fishing was his favorite past time along with spending time with his granddaughter, Olivia.  He was a longtime member...

Jul 10, 2020

Robert Joseph Lyons, 55 of Manahawkin, NJ passed away on June 5, 2020. Born in Elizabeth, NJ he lived in Sayreville, NJ and Old Bridge, NJ before moving to Manahawkin 20 years ago. Robert worked as a plant manager of Cogentrix Energy in Lakewood, NJ and had his “Gold Seal” in Boiler Operation and also worked per diem for Hackensack...

Jul 6, 2020

Irene Prata (nee Szabo), 85 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 6, 2020 at SOCH in Manahawkin NJ. Irene was born in Brooklyn, NY then moved to Eatontown NJ and then finally to Little Egg Harbor NJ. She was married for 65 years to her beloved husband Peter D. Prata.

Irene is predeceased...

Jun 30, 2020

Rocco Compitello, 91 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday June 30, 2020. Rocco was born and spent time living and working in Hoboken, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ 45 years ago. He retired as a coffee blender for Maxwell House Coffee in Hoboken, NJ and was a Communicant...

Jun 24, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Christie, 83, passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2020.

Larry was born in Kearny NJ on July 24, 1936 to George and Margaret (Powers) Christie. Larry attended Kearny High School and after graduation enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served our country well.

Larry retired from Singer Kearfott after 29 years of working in Finance.

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Jun 20, 2020

Jun 16, 2020

Robert Stewart, 71 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Tuesday June 16th, 2020. Robert was born and lived in Philadelphia, PA until moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ in 1995. Robert served our country in the United State Marines and worked as a bailiff for many years. He enjoyed watching game shows and court TV, but most of...

Jun 16, 2020

Ann DeRitter Somes, 98, passed away peacefully at home in Mystic Islands (Little Egg Harbor), NJ on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. She was born Anna May Hall on September 11, 1921 in Greenport, Long Island, NY to Raymond and Esther Hall. The family lived in Paterson, and then moved to Hawthorne, NJ where she attended Lincoln Elementary and graduated Hawthorne...

Jun 16, 2020

Joseph “Joey” Olivier, 19 of Little Egg Harbor passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 16th, 2020. Joey was born in Toms River, NJ and was a lifetime resident of Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Joey was a graduate of Pinelands regional High School and was involved in youth football. He enjoyed hanging out with friends and family and playing video games,...

Jun 15, 2020

Primina “Pat” Curci, 99, of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020. She was born in North Bergen and grew up in both Fairlawn, NJ, and Como, Italy where she was sent to live with her Grandmother during the Great Depression. After returning to Fairlawn, she lived with her parents until her father died.  She went...

Jun 10, 2020

John Reynolds, 73 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Wednesday June 10th, 2020. Born in Irwin, PA, John spent time living in Toms River, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ in 1996. John served our nation in the United States Navy for 20 years as a Military Police Officer and was a member of...

Jun 9, 2020

Joan E. Brady, 81 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away at home on Tuesday June 9, 2020 in the company of her loving family. 

Joan was born and raised in San Francisco, CA and spent time living in Southern California, Indiana, Chicago, IL, Bronx, NY and then to Hazlet, NJ for 34 years before settling into Little Egg Harbor...

Jun 8, 2020

Virge Tullus Bon, 65 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away peacefully at home on Monday June 8th, 2020. Virge was born, raised and lived in Bridgeton, NJ before moving to Little Egg Harbor, NJ in 1983. She was the organist for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Little Egg Harbor and devoted her life to the church. She prided herself...

Jun 7, 2020

Donald Patrick “Pat” Evans, 69 of Ventnor City, NJ passed away on Sunday June 7. 2020. Born in Somers Point, NJ Pat spent his lifetime living in Ventnor and Little Egg Harbor, NJ. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, boating and being on the beach. He also loved the Philadelphia Eagles and  enjoyed playing fantasy football.

Pat was predeceased...